December 10, 2025

Benin Coup Attempt Fails: Calm Restored, Hostages Freed — U.S.

US Declares: Benin Coup Fails, Calm Restored, Hostages Freed

December 10, 2025 9:51 am

Calm returns to Cotonou after failed coup; US lifts travel warning, hostages released, and regional forces aid in restoring constitutional order.

Calm returned to Benin’s capital Cotonou on Monday December 8, 2025, following a failed coup attempt on Sunday, with hostages freed and the United States lifting a temporary shelter-in-place advisory for American citizens.

The US Embassy in Cotonou said conditions had stabilized after a turbulent 24 hours. “The situation in Cotonou is calm and has returned to normal. We are lifting the shelter-in-place recommendation,” the embassy stated, while urging continued caution and avoidance of crowds or demonstrations.

The attempted …

Gov Otti Says Taxation Must Drive Growth, Not Punish Citizens

Gov Otti Says Taxation Must Drive Growth, Not Punish Citizens

December 10, 2025 9:13 am

Abia Governor cites surge in state revenues as proof that fair, transparent taxation can spur development when aligned with public trust and accountability.

Abia State Governor Alex Otti says taxation must serve as a tool for economic development rather than a mechanism of intimidation, arguing that transparent tax administration has helped his government nearly quintuple the state’s internally generated revenue in less than two years.

Speaking at the 37th convocation lecture of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Otti said Abia’s annual internally generated revenue has risen to nearly ₦100 billion—up from about ₦20 billion before he took office in …

Musk Predicts SpaceX Will Carry Most Of Earth’s Cargo To Orbit

Musk Predicts SpaceX Will Carry Most Of Earth’s Cargo To Orbit

December 10, 2025 8:54 am

Elon Musk says SpaceX could handle 99% of global orbital payloads once Starship flies multiple times daily, reshaping the space launch market.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has projected that his company could eventually carry nearly all of the world’s orbital payloads, once its Starship vehicle reaches a high-frequency launch schedule.

In a recent post on X, Musk said SpaceX is “accelerating rapidly” and predicted that Starship, flying “several times a day,” could handle about 99% of Earth’s total orbital payload mass—even if rival launch providers triple their current rates.

The comments followed third-quarter launch data highlighted by longtime SpaceX investor …

Trump Criticizes CNN Reporter Over Ballooning Ballroom Costs

Trump Criticizes CNN Reporter Over Ballooning Ballroom Costs

December 10, 2025 8:40 am

President Donald Trump lashes out at CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on Truth Social after questions about the rising costs of his 90,000-square-foot ballroom.

President Donald Trump publicly criticized CNN White House correspondent Kaitlan Collins on Saturday, December 6, 2025, continuing his ongoing confrontations with the media and female journalists.

President Trump targeted Collins on Truth Social, calling her “always Stupid and Nasty” in response to her reporting on the rising costs of his 90,000-square-foot ballroom. Collins’ story highlighted that the project, initially projected to cost less, has increased due to an expansion in size and upgrades in interior finishes. A new …

"United Flight” Diverts To Edinburgh After Mid-Air Emergency

“United Flight” Diverts To Edinburgh After Mid-Air Emergency

December 10, 2025 7:45 am

London–San Francisco United Airlines flight diverted to Edinburgh after pilots declared a mid-air emergency prompted by a burning smell onboard.

United Airlines flight bound for the United States made an unscheduled landing in Scotland after the crew declared a mid-air emergency and diverted the aircraft to Edinburgh, prompting a response from emergency services before the situation was later stood down.

Boeing aircraft departed London at 2:05 p.m. local time and was scheduled to fly across the North Atlantic to San Francisco. But roughly two hours into the journey, pilots issued a “7700 squawk,” the international transponder code used to

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Reuters/Amazon India Investment Plan Tops $35 Billion By 2030

Amazon India Investment Plan Tops $35 Billion By 2030

December 10, 2025 4:35 am

Amazon said on Wednesday it plans to invest more than 35 billion dollars in India by 2030, deepening its footprint in one of the world’s fastest growing technology and consumer markets.

The US ecommerce giant said the investment will focus on strengthening AI capabilities, expanding logistics networks, boosting exports, and supporting small businesses, as global tech firms race to scale operations in India’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

The announcement places Amazon alongside other major US companies increasing long term commitments to India, which has emerged as a strategic center for cloud services, AI development, and advanced technology, according to Reuters.…

Maria Machado Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Unfolds Without Her

Maria Machado Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony Unfolds Without Her

December 10, 2025 4:23 am

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado will not appear in person at Wednesday’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, with organizers confirming that her current location is unknown just hours before the event.

The announcement added fresh attention to Machado’s security situation and the restrictions she has faced under Venezuela’s government, even as she was named this year’s Nobel Peace Prize laureate for her opposition work.

Kristian Berg Harpviken, director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, said Machado was not in Norway and would not take the stage at Oslo City Hall when the ceremony begins at 1 p.m. local time.…

Honduras Election Crisis Sparks Protests And Fraud Claims

Honduras Election Crisis Sparks Protests And Fraud Claims

December 10, 2025 4:03 am

Honduran President Xiomara Castro has accused political actors of engineering an electoral coup as uncertainty grows around the results of the November 30 presidential election, with protests erupting in the capital and election officials struggling to finalize the count.

Castro’s warning came as hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Tegucigalpa demanding transparency after technical failures and disputed tally sheets slowed the official results, according to Reuters.

The crisis has raised fears of further instability in the Central American country just weeks before Castro is due to leave office in January.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Castro said the election …

Turkey F 35 Rejoin Talks Gain Momentum With US

Turkey F 35 Rejoin Talks Gain Momentum With US

December 10, 2025 3:52 am

The United States and Turkey are holding renewed talks on Ankara’s possible return to the F 35 fighter jet program, raising hopes of a breakthrough after years of tension triggered by Turkey’s purchase of Russian air defense systems.

The discussions mark the clearest sign yet that Washington and Ankara are testing options to reset defence cooperation following Turkey’s removal from the program and the imposition of US sanctions in 2020.

US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack said discussions are ongoing but stressed that US law remains clear on one core issue. In a post on X, Barrack said Turkey cannot …

South Korea Religious Political Links Investigation Widens

South Korea Religious Political Links Investigation Widens

December 10, 2025 2:38 am

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has ordered a sweeping investigation into suspected illegal ties between religious groups and politicians, directing authorities to examine all potential links regardless of political party or rank.

The move signals an effort by Lee to confront concerns about money and influence in politics at a time of heightened scrutiny following a series of high profile corruption investigations. His office said the inquiry would cover both ruling and opposition figures.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the presidential office said Lee instructed investigators to act without exemptions. The review, it said, should apply “no matter whether …

Part 6: Risks, Myths, And Realities — What The Science Really Says

December 10, 2025 2:23 am

By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze

Every global revolution encounters its shadow. For cannabis, that shadow has long been fear: fear of madness, addiction, cognitive decline, and moral collapse. These were the stories governments sold, and for decades the world bought them wholesale. But beneath the noise of ideology lies a quieter and far more complex truth. Cannabis, like any pharmacological agent, is neither savior nor saboteur. It is a substance; potent, nuanced, and deserving of respect, not hysteria.

In recent years, the scientific lens has sharpened. The World Health Organization and the National Academies of Sciences have both concluded that …

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